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Charting Your Pirate Alias
Before you hoist the Jolly Roger, consider:
- Will you be a fearsome captain or a cunning deckhand?
- Which nautical terms or treasures fit your brand?
- Do you prefer intimidating or humorous names?
- Should you include a title like Captain, Black, or One-Eyed?
- How does the name roll off the tongue?
Pirate Name FAQs
Answers to common pirate naming questions:
How are pirate names generated?
By randomly combining pirate-themed titles, adjectives, and nautical nouns for authentic-sounding aliases.
Can I include ranks like “Captain”?
The generator’s bank includes common pirate prefixes; just regenerate until the desired rank appears.
Are names century-specific?
Names draw from general pirate lore rather than a specific historical period for broad appeal.
How many names can I generate?
Unlimited—click until your crew motto matches your persona.
How do I copy or save?
Click a name to copy it instantly, or click the heart icon to add it to favorites.
What are good pirate names?
There's thousands of random pirate names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Fairbanks Peddle
- Risley Thorne
- Knoll Omar
- Bradley Parch
- Wesley Ross
- Myrtie Rhys
- Walker Brandon
- Courtney Lucifer
- Radella Kaiser
- Barbara Storm
About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. During the day I work on tech solutions. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more!